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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,467.02, 722,200.53 and 342,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,467.02, 722,200.53 and 342,285 is: 472,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,467.02 : 722,200.53 = 342,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,467.02/722,200.53 = 342,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,467.02x = 722,200.53 × 342,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,467.02x = 247,198,408,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,198,408,411.05/523,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,233.01

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